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The Physics Colloquium continues at 4:30 p.m. March 23 in Magruder Hall Room 1096. Paul Kwiat from the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will present “The Quantum Information Revolution: 101 Uses for Schroedinger’s Cat.” The quantum information revolution seeks to use the almost magical properties of nonclassical physics to enable new feats in information processing. Kwiat will describe some miracles and investigations into how the usual benefits can be extended. A brief lesson in Quantum Cooking may be included.
The School of Business will sponsor ethics speaker Donna J. Werner, professor of philosophy at St. Louis Community College - Meramec (STLCC), from 3-4:30 p.m. March 24 in Violette Hall 1000. Werner’s presentation, entitled “What’s Ethics Got to Do With It?” will provide an introduction to ethics and a discussion of its relevance for business professionals.
Lois Zachary, an internationally recognized expert on mentoring, will conduct a mentoring workshop from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Student Union Building Georgian Room B. All faculty members are welcome and refreshments will be provided. RSVP by March 25 to mcnair.truman.edu.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will offer free tax return preparation by IRS-certified volunteers and free electronic filing from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 26 in Violette Hall 1424. VITA is sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi.
The Truman Institute is now accepting applications to earn the Managerial Foundations Certificate during an eight-week course in April and May. This certificate prepares participants to deal with increased global competitiveness while they manage resources and people more effectively. Anyone interested in enrolling may contact the Truman Institute at 785.5384, visit the Truman Institute website at http://institute.truman.edu or e-mail the Institute at jmorton@truman.edu. Submit applications for the April special session no later than March 28.
The 2011 Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) program is now accepting applications. SEE-U provides undergraduate students of all majors with a global understanding of ecology and environmental sustainability through lectures, labs and fieldwork carried out in unique natural settings. Students earn six academic credits and no prerequisites are required to enroll. Fellowship funding is available through the Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Field sites include Brazil, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Students can apply online at http://www.cerc.columbia.edu/?id=see-u-app-process. The program has a rolling admissions process and the next application review date is March 28. For more information, visit http://www.cerc.columbia.edu/?id=see-u or contact Desmond Beirne at CERC at djb2104@columbia.edu or 212.854.0149.
The Career Center is hosting an Etiquette Dinner on April 4. Students will receive instruction throughout a four-course meal and learn how to navigate the silverware, glasses and courses that may be a part of the interview process. Students must register at http://pdi.truman.edu. The cost is $16 per person and is due in the Career Center prior to the event.
Alpha Phi Omega will sponsor a blood drive from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. April 5-6 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms.
Missouri Hall Senate will host an Art Gala from 4:30-7 p.m. April 14 in the Missouri Hall Chariton Room. The Senate will purchase three pieces for $100 each. Entries must be 2-D and easily hangable. Submission deadline is April 13. More information and the submission form can be found at http://missouri.truman.edu.
The School of Business will sponsor ethics speaker Donna J. Werner, professor of philosophy at St. Louis Community College - Meramec (STLCC), from 3-4:30 p.m. March 24 in Violette Hall 1000. Werner’s presentation, entitled “What’s Ethics Got to Do With It?” will provide an introduction to ethics and a discussion of its relevance for business professionals.
Lois Zachary, an internationally recognized expert on mentoring, will conduct a mentoring workshop from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Student Union Building Georgian Room B. All faculty members are welcome and refreshments will be provided. RSVP by March 25 to mcnair.truman.edu.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will offer free tax return preparation by IRS-certified volunteers and free electronic filing from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 26 in Violette Hall 1424. VITA is sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi.
The Truman Institute is now accepting applications to earn the Managerial Foundations Certificate during an eight-week course in April and May. This certificate prepares participants to deal with increased global competitiveness while they manage resources and people more effectively. Anyone interested in enrolling may contact the Truman Institute at 785.5384, visit the Truman Institute website at http://institute.truman.edu or e-mail the Institute at jmorton@truman.edu. Submit applications for the April special session no later than March 28.
The 2011 Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) program is now accepting applications. SEE-U provides undergraduate students of all majors with a global understanding of ecology and environmental sustainability through lectures, labs and fieldwork carried out in unique natural settings. Students earn six academic credits and no prerequisites are required to enroll. Fellowship funding is available through the Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Field sites include Brazil, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Students can apply online at http://www.cerc.columbia.edu/?id=see-u-app-process. The program has a rolling admissions process and the next application review date is March 28. For more information, visit http://www.cerc.columbia.edu/?id=see-u or contact Desmond Beirne at CERC at djb2104@columbia.edu or 212.854.0149.
The Career Center is hosting an Etiquette Dinner on April 4. Students will receive instruction throughout a four-course meal and learn how to navigate the silverware, glasses and courses that may be a part of the interview process. Students must register at http://pdi.truman.edu. The cost is $16 per person and is due in the Career Center prior to the event.
Alpha Phi Omega will sponsor a blood drive from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. April 5-6 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms.
Missouri Hall Senate will host an Art Gala from 4:30-7 p.m. April 14 in the Missouri Hall Chariton Room. The Senate will purchase three pieces for $100 each. Entries must be 2-D and easily hangable. Submission deadline is April 13. More information and the submission form can be found at http://missouri.truman.edu.
